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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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